Risk factors for repetition of self-harm: a systematic review of prospective hospital-based studies. by Celine Larkin, Zelda Di Blasi, Ella Arensman

“…Psychological risk factors and protective factors have been relatively under-researched but show emerging associations with repetition. Composite risk scales tended to have high sensitivity but poor specificity.…”
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Shear Behavior of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Deep Beams Reinforced with Fibers: A State-of-the-Art Review by Hossein Mirzaaghabeik, Nuha S. Mashaan, Sanjay Kumar Shukla

“…Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is considered a highly applicable composite material due to its exceptional mechanical properties, such as high compressive strength and ductility. …”
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Individual and combined effects of dietary vitamin intake on cognitive function in elderly adults: the potential mediating role of serum neurofilament light chain levels by Zhikui Zhou, Baiyun Fan, Qiang Chen, Xuezhong Li, Xianjin Ke

“…Cognitive performance was assessed according to a composite Z-score of the Animal Fluency Test (AFT), Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer’s Disease (CERAD), and Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST). …”
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Application of response surface methodology in optimizing MOF5@Fe3O4 catalyst for activating peroxymonosulfate in the degradation of reactive black 5 dye by Nezamaddin Mengelizadeh, Najmeh Ahmadi, Davoud Balarak

“…Modeling and optimization of operational parameters were performed using response surface methodology coupled with central composite design (RSM-CCD). The maximum removal efficiency of RB5 was predicted under laboratory conditions, including pH of 11, catalyst dosage of 1 g/L, RB5 concentration of 10 mg/L, temperature of 50 °C, and reaction time of 60 min. …”
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Knowledge and predictors of attitudes of hepatitis B virus infection prevention among adults in Tolon, Northern Ghana by Abdul-Manaf Mutaru, Jonathan Kumah Nanyim, Martin Nyaaba Adokiya

“…A multistage stratified random sampling technique was used to select 195 adults. Data were analysed using SPSS version 26. Composite scores were generated for knowledge and attitude levels. …”
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Study of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease in Blida, North of Algeria: Clinical and Epidemiologic Features by Dahmani Asma, Zenia Safia

“…For each animal, potential risk data were obtained from medical records and cat owner interviews. …”
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Near-infrared Spectral Properties of Type Ib/Ic Supernova Progenitors and Implications for JWST and NGRST Observations by Moo-Keon Jung, Sung-Chul Yoon

“…The spectral energy distributions of SN Ib/Ic progenitor models with various masses, chemical compositions, and mass-loss rates are calculated with the non-LTE radiative transfer code CMFGEN. …”
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Association between dental fracture and amalgam restoration: a case-control study by Luana dos Santos SOUZA, Victor RUANO, Rafael Santos ROCHA, Eduardo VARANDA, Taciana Marco Ferraz CANEPPELE, Eduardo BRESCIANI

“…The control group, with non-fractured teeth, was selected after considering the case group aspects, with twice as many patients (n=50) with posterior teeth sound or restored (amalgam, composite resin, or another restorative material). …”
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Three-dimensional partitioning and quantification of orthodontic root resorption via automatic root extraction from cone-beam computed tomography by Jing Huang, Mengjie Wang, Xuan Tang, Leilei Zheng, Chongshi Yang

“…Root extraction was performed on CBCT images using artificial intelligence (AI), Simultaneously, crown data from intraoral scans were integrated to create composite dental models in Geomagic software. …”
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Cardiovascular Outcomes With Icosapent Ethyl by Baseline Low‐Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol: A Secondary Analysis of the REDUCE‐IT Randomized Trial by Rahul Aggarwal, Deepak L. Bhatt, Ph. Gabriel Steg, Michael Miller, Eliot A. Brinton, Richard L. Dunbar, Steven B. Ketchum, Jean‐Claude Tardif, Fabrice M. A. C. Martens, Christie M. Ballantyne, Michael Szarek, R. Preston Mason

“…Results Among 8175 patients with baseline LDL‐C data, 7117 (87.1%) had LDL‐C ≥55 mg/dL and 1058 (12.9%) had LDL‐C <55 mg/dL. …”
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COMPLEXITY OF SELLING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR CRYPTOCURRENCIES by Tetiana Yarotska, Oleksandr Yakushenko

“…Using the Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH), we identified a connection between Bitcoin’s value fluctuations and market indicators that differ in terms of technological orientation (Nasdaq Composite) and investment risk (silver). …”
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One step reconstruction of carbon/P zeolite from coal gasification slag and its adsorption mechanism for crystal violet by Yuhua WU, Caizhu LIU, Yulong MA, Yonggang SUN, Wenxin JI, Li ZHU, Hongcun BAI

“…The composite material has a flower shaped multi-level pore structure with a specific surface area of 107 m2/g, mainly composed of mesopores. …”
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Characterization of Environmentally Friendly Gadolinium/Boron Flexible Thermal Neutron Absorbing Material by WANG Qi1, 2, 3, GUO Xiaolin2, 3, 4, YIN Jinnan2, 3, 5, WANG Xiaojuan2, 3, 4, YUAN Lin2, 3, 4, WANG Boyu2, 3, 4, FANG Qinglong2, 3, 4, HAN Xiaoxiang2, 3, 4, QIU Tianyi2, 3, 4, LIU Yang2, 3, 4

Evaluation of flexural strength and degree of conversion of temporary crown materials at different aging periods in artificial saliva by Huda Abbas Abdullah, Zahraa Abdulaali Al-Ibraheemi, Manhal Majeed, Suhad Al-Nasrawi

“… Objective: Evaluate the effects of different storage periods on flexural strength (FS) and degree of conversion (DC) of Bis-Acryl composite and Urethane dimethacrylate provisional restorative materials. …”
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Soil Organic Matter (SOM) Mapping in Subtropical Coastal Mountainous Areas Using Multi-Temporal Remote Sensing and the FOI-XGB Model by Hao Zhang, Xiaomei Li, Jinming Sha, Jiangning Ouyang, Zhipeng Fan

“…The framework employs two novel image-processing strategies: the Maximum Annual Bare-Soil Composite (MABSC) method to extract background spectral information and the Multi-temporal Feature Optimization Composite (MFOC) method to capture seasonal and environmental dynamics. …”
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DIGITAL MEDIATION TOOLS IN RESOLVING SOCIAL CONFLICTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM by Roman Stadniichuk, Olga Garafonova, Oleksandr Kornaha

“…Collectively, these indices form a Composite Digital Mediation Index (CEM), the purpose of which is to quantify overall effectiveness. …”
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Characteristics of Sand-driving Wind Regime and Sediment Transport at Northeast Edge of Bayan Wendur Desert by Zhang Hao, Dang Xiaohong, Liu Yang, Meng Zhongju, Guo Chunhui, Zhang Ge

“…The wind direction variability index (RDP/DP) was 0.43. The composite sediment transport potential direction (RDD) was 91.33°. …”
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Subtidal seagrass and blue carbon mapping at the regional scale: a cloud-native multi-temporal Earth Observation approach by Mar Roca, Chengfa Benjamin Lee, Avi Putri Pertiwi, Alina Blume, Isabel Caballero, Gabriel Navarro, Dimosthenis Traganos

“…Our synoptic tool uses Sentinel-2 A/B satellite imagery at 10 m spatial resolution to generate a multi-temporal composite (2016–2022) of the Balearic Islands’ coastal waters within the Google Earth Engine cloud computing platform, optimizing image processing and highlighting the importance of a high-resolution bathymetric dataset to increase seagrass mapping accuracies. …”
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Characterization of temporary and permanent 3D-printed crown and bridge resins by Roope Salonen, Sufyan Garoushi, Pekka Vallittu, Lippo Lassila

“…For gloss measurement, specimens underwent laboratory-machine polishing (4,000-grit abrasive paper) and chairside two-step hand polishing (Top Dent DiaComposite). Posterior composite crowns (n = 10/material) were fabricated and subjected to cyclic fatigue aging (5,000 cycles at Fmax = 150 N) before quasi-static loading to fracture. …”
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Risk of dementia in older patients with different anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies by Xixi Yang, Yan Wang, Fang Qian, lili lu, DongJun Bi, Tao-Hsin Tung

“…We also found no increase in the risk of dementia (HR 1.33, 95% CI 0.30–5.94), AD (HR 0.83, 95% CI 0.55–1.25, or composite outcome dementia (HR 1.06, 95% CI 0.72–1.56) among older patients underwent general anesthesia. …”
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